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Riese & Mueller are great if you can afford them.

You pay through the nose, but they're not really built like bicycles. You should be comparing to mopeds (or cars!), not muscle-powered two-wheelers. Do make sure to get the high-speed model, though; there's not a lot of use for the strengthened components if you're limited to regular bicycling speeds.

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Does one need a motorcycle helmet when exceeding bicycle speeds?

that depends on local laws. depending on where you live, it may be illegal to ride high speed ebikes in the first place.

Beyond a certain speed, full-face helmets become a practical matter rather than merely a safety or legal matter. Can't hear with the wind rushing in your ears, can't see with the wind in your eyes.

> Can't hear with the wind rushing in your ears.

Some cyclists use a product called Cat-Ears. It's just some synthetic fur that attaches to the helmet straps akin to having some sick sideburns. It works great.

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